---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 214.357"
title: "49"
number: "214.357"
heading: "Training and qualification for operators of roadway maintenance machines equipped with a crane."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/214.357"
---

# §214.357. Training and qualification for operators of roadway maintenance machines equipped with a crane.

- (a) In addition to the general training and qualification requirements for operators of roadway maintenance machines set forth in §§ [214.341](/cfr/49/214.341.md) and [214.355](/cfr/49/214.355.md) of this subpart, each employer shall adopt and comply with a training and qualification program for operators of roadway maintenance machines equipped with a crane to ensure the safe operation of such machines.
- (b) Each employer's training and qualification program for operators of roadway maintenance machines equipped with a crane shall require initial and periodic qualification of each operator of a roadway maintenance machine equipped with a crane and shall include:
  - (1) Procedures for determining that the operator has the skills to safely operate each machine the person is authorized to operate; and
  - (2) Procedures for determining that the operator has the knowledge to safely operate each machine the person is authorized to operate. Such procedures shall determine that either:
    - (i) The operator has knowledge of the safety instructions (i.e., the manufacturer's instruction manual) applicable to that machine; or
    - (ii) The operator has knowledge of the safety instructions developed to replace the manufacturer's safety instructions when the machine has been adapted for a specific railroad use. Such instructions shall address all aspects of the safe operation of the crane and shall be as comprehensive as the manufacturer's safety instructions they replace.
- (c) Each employer shall maintain records that form the basis of the training and qualification determinations of each operator of roadway maintenance machines equipped with a crane that it employs.
- (d) **Availability of records—** Each employer required to maintain records under this part shall make all records available for inspection and copying/photocopying to representatives of FRA, upon request during normal business hours.
- (e) Training conducted by an employer in accordance with operator qualification and certification required by the Department of Labor ([29 CFR 1926.1427](/cfr/29/1926.1427.md)) may be used to satisfy the training and qualification requirements of this section.

## Notes

### Amendments

[79 FR 66501, Nov. 7, 2014]

### Source

Source: 61 FR 65976, Dec. 16, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20103, 20107, 21301-21302, 31304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

### Source

Source: 57 FR 28127, June 24, 1992, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[79 FR 66501, Nov. 7, 2014]